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Do you need your phone to have good waterproofing capabilities? Then you’re going to want to search for a smartphone that has the IP68 waterproof rating. This is a military spec that devices have to meet to be considered submersible, or resistant against other things, such as dust, shock, drops, etc. IP68 certification is excellent
Sony has just unveiled a new mid-range smartphone in its home market of Japan, known simply as the Xperia 8. In terms of features, the phone introduces a new display aspect ratio as well as dual rear cameras. It’s built-in typical Sony fashion and offers a premium blend of glass and metal, something that we
Even a premium phone like the Sony Xperia XZ Premium can also be plagued with problems that affect its capability to turn on and boot up properly. In fact, there’ve been several owners have been complaining that their devices turned off and won’t turn back on. Anybody would think that it’s hardware issue but if
Most #Sony flagships will start getting the #Android 6.0 #Marshmallow update soon. Users have for long asked for Stamina Mode to be included in the update. It seems like the company has finally heard their requests as there’s confirmation coming through now that Stamina Mode will be bundled with the Xperia Marshmallow update. This is
According to a leaked slide accessed from T-Mobile Poland’s presentation, #Sony will launch two new #Xperia flagships in Q2 2016. The slide also reveals that Samsung’s flagship will be arriving in Q1 2016, while the HTC flagship is also scheduled to arrive sometime by the end of Q1. Four new LG handsets are also said
The #Sony #XperiaZ5 smartphone was launched very recently by the Japanese manufacturer. A new report now mentions that the device might be already gearing up to receive the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. The news come from a renowned source on Twitter, so this could well be legitimate information. He goes on to mention that the rest
The #Sony Xperia Z3+ which is also known as the #XperiaZ3Plus is now available for purchase in the U.S. via Sony’s official site. The smartphone has been up for grabs for quite some time via third party retailers, although these units never came with warranty on board. However, this model is being offered directly by the
The #Sony #XperiaZ5 smartphone is known for its industry topping 23-megapixel rear camera sensor. The company has now sent out an update to the device which will drastically improve the camera performance. The company has introduced swipe gestures within the camera app, letting you alternate between different shooting modes with a simple swipe. Previously, users were required
According to a new report, #Sony is not looking to put up its mobile division for sale anytime soon. Speculations about Sony exiting the mobile business have been making the rounds for quite some time now, so it didn’t surprise us when the company CEO mentioned that Sony would be looking at 2016 as a crucial
It’s no secret that Sony’s mobile business is currently struggling in the industry. This is something that multiple quarterly and annual financial reports have told us over the past few years. The company’s CEO Kaz Hirai has now acknowledged this and mentioned that 2016 is going to be a very important year for #Sony and its mobile
Last week, we heard for the very first time that the #Sony XperiaZ4v which was scheduled for a summertime release in the U.S. might have been canceled. Today, we’re getting confirmation of this directly from Verizon Wireless, thus confirming once and for all that the handset has been canned. Verizon said – “Verizon will no
The #Sony #XperiaZ5 and a few older flagships come with water resistant tech underneath as we all know. However, the company has now urged its users to not use the phones underwater as it could lead to potentially damaging results. This is despite the smartphone featuring water resistance tech and the ability to sustain water pressure up to 1.5
#Android 5.1 is no longer the hottest update to hit the devices, given that it’s already available in a wide range of devices globally. However, some older smartphones and tablets are still waiting in line to receive the update. Sony’s #XperiaZ lineup is one among them, but thankfully for the users, the wait is finally over
While the #Sony #XperiaZ5Premium is the company’s top of the line flagship for late 2015, the Japanese manufacturer also unveiled two other handsets in the Z5 range, the #XperiaZ5 and the #Z5Compact. Obviously, the Xperia Z5 Compact is the smaller of the two and comes with a 4.6 inch display panel (720p) while the Xperia Z5
The #Sony XperiaZ5, the Z5Compact and the #XperiaZ5Premium have just been leaked out by a series of hands-on images. These high resolution images give us a very good idea of the size difference between the three smartphones, with the largest being the Xperia Z5 Premium with a 5.5 inch display while the smallest is the
Sony’s #XperiaZ5 and the Z5 Compact have appeared sparingly in leaks. The company sparked off some buzz by scheduling a mobile themed event for the IFA 2015 event next month. Sony Xperia Britain has now posted a tweet with an image telling us to “Get ready for a smartphone with greater focus,” essentially confirming that the Xperia Z5
Sony surprised a lot of people when its Xperia Z3 as well as the Xperia Z4 smartphone lacked support for RAW image capture. Even with the two devices running Android 5.0, the manufacturer was revealed to be consciously leaving out the feature from smartphones. The company has now mentioned that it will add support for
Sony is not expected to launch any flagship smartphones at the MWC event next week. However, the company has been rumored to be launching a couple of midrange handsets during the course of the event, targeted towards the budget audience. Now, we have access to images of a Sony smartphone, which is expected to be revealed during the
Earlier today, we saw a hack revealing possible rendering of the Xperia Z4. Now we’re seeing the company posting a new video teaser probably hinting at the launch of something big. The manufacturer is expected to launch some new devices at the CES 2015 event in Las Vegas next month, so this is clearly a
With the launch of newer smartphones in the market, it’s imperative that there will be a large number of users migrating from rival platforms. And Sony is mindful of this fact as it has launched the Xperia Transfer Mobile app on Microsoft’s Windows Phone app store, allowing new owners of Xperia devices to transfer contacts, messages,